MUD BETWEEN OUR TOES

So, I'm trying a new spin on my blog. My last blog:spilled milk and wet kisses , was primarily related and themed to my crazy life as a homeschooling MAMA. I do not know how easily, post stroke I can do this blog thing now that I am typing with one hand. I will try. Since my stroke, our family's definition of celebration has morphed into a beautiful reality of quality time, i.e.: exciting road trips trying to se as many exciting, New, places as possible in our amazing country. Due to my stroke, I was given an incredible national parks access pass. What this equates to is free admission of any national park for my entire family, including new addition, said Rottie- Axel.

WE no longer do enormous amounts of gifts at Christmas, but instead realize that out T-I-M-E. Is irreplaceable. Last year we stayed in Las Vegas. We explored Death Valley, Valley of Fire State park, Chocolate factory, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and an amazing riparian preserve right in Vegas, who knew?! WE LOVE adventure, crazy, tantrums, sleepy children. Our family's goal is to see and experience as many national parks and affiliates as possible!

My life is messy and fast paced, it's my goal to capture as much of the adventure , now before its too late. We are planning a similar trip this upcoming Christmas... but shhh. I try to make each trip very economical by packing our own lunches, dinners and breakfasts, etc. Also, post cards and jr ranger badges make for inexpensive souvenirs!!!!As this blog progresses, I will explain further how I plan trips, meals and experiences... but for now:

Here are some pictures from past January: